Phase 1: Impulse
Activity: Five modules on EU readiness and gender-responsive business support
Duration: 10 weeks (2 weeks per module)
Workload: Up to 5 hours of online sessions per module
Each module includes an expert-led impulse session, a guided implementation activity within your organization, and the opportunity for follow-up consultation on your individual implementation questions.
The modules cover key topics such as gender dimensions of EU accession, EU single market readiness, gender-oriented service design, SME policy and EU funding instruments, leadership and resilience in times of crisis, and advocacy for women-led businesses.
Phase 2: Empowerment
Activity: Service improvement and roadmap development
Duration: 6 weeks (2 weeks per sprint)
Workload: Up to 4 hours of online or hybrid sessions per sprint
WBSOs participate in a structured service-improvement process designed to strengthen one existing service relevant to women-led SMEs and EU market readiness.
Through facilitated workshops and guided service sprints, organizations develop a service-improvement roadmap that integrates gender-responsive design, EU-aligned practices, and feedback from peers and SMEs. The process focuses on practical adaptation and learning, preparing services for testing and further development beyond the project.
Phase 3: Testing
Activity: Testing and peer review of improved services
Duration: 6 weeks (2 weeks per feedback cycle)
Workload: Up to 2 hours of online feedback per cycle
As part of the project, WBSOs have the opportunity to test elements of their improved services with selected women-led SMEs and receive structured feedback.
Peer review sessions with Ukrainian and EU-based experts and organizations support reflection, learning, and refinement of service approaches. Insights from the testing phase help strengthen future service delivery and organizational readiness.
Phase 4: Readiness
Activity: Curated delegation trip to EU business ecosystems
Duration: One week delegation, 2 Days bootcamp
Workload: Up to 7 days of in-person sessions (+ 2 Days for travel)
Selected WBSO representatives join a curated delegation trip to one or more EU business ecosystems. The program includes site visits, knowledge-sharing sessions, and structured peer exchange with EU-based business support organizations, chambers, and networks.
The delegation focuses on learning from EU practices, exchanging experiences, and initiating professional connections that may serve as a basis for future cooperation, joint projects, or continued exchange beyond the project. Prior to the delegation trip, representatives will take part in a preparatory in-person bootcamp to clarify their goals, refine their presentations and ensure they are ready to engage effectively and make the most out of the week.
